Swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) for Tether (USDT Optimism)
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Sep 18, 2026 00:53
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +3.02%
You get
USDT Optimism
Start the order
USDT Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
Today ETC goes for 7.482 USDT Optimism, and USDT Optimism goes for 0.133654 ETC. Market over 24 hours: ETC against USDT Optimism plus 3.02%. The week added minus 4.54%.
The weekly corridor ran from 7.1237 to 7.8862 USDT Optimism, a spread of 10.7%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum Classic sits 70th ($1.17 B) and Tether 3th ($183.3 B). Daily moves of ETC and USDT over 90 days line up at -0.04 (they travel apart).
Who takes the ETC → USDT Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsETC moved +19.3% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ETC.
- A road both waysThe USDT Optimism → ETC direction is open too, so going back into ETC takes the same route.
ETC → USDT Optimism rate and amounts
1 ETC = 7.482 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 0.133654 ETC
Send ETC — receive USDT Optimism
| ETC | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 2 | 14.964 |
| 10 | 74.82 |
| 50 | 374.1 |
| 500 | 3,741 |
| 2,000 | 14,964 |
| 10,000 | 74,820 |
Need USDT Optimism — send this much ETC
| USDT Optimism | ETC |
|---|---|
| 20 | 2.6731 |
| 100 | 13.3654 |
| 500 | 66.8271 |
| 5,000 | 668.2705 |
| 20,000 | 2,673.08 |
| 100,000 | 13,365.41 |
Payout network for USDT
The same USDT goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per ETC | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRON (TRC20) | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| Solana | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| TON | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | low | fast |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 7.482 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0099 | medium |
| OMNI | 7.482 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 7.482 | 26.9709 ETC | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 7.482 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 7.482 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 7.482 | — | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
How the ETC → USDT Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDT address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
- Send ETC in Ethereum Classic for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Tether leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ETC
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the ETC to USDT Optimism rate has been
high 7.8862 USDT Optimismlow 7.1237 USDT Optimism
Sep 11, 2026 00:54Sep 18, 2026 00:54
high 8.6112 USDT Optimismlow 6.0831 USDT Optimism
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 8.6112 USDT Optimismlow 6.0831 USDT Optimism
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 20.9885 USDT Optimismlow 6.0831 USDT Optimism
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +3.02%
- Week
- −4.54%
- Weekly high
- 7.8862 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 7.1237 USDT Optimism
- Spread
- 10.7%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 22:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ETC/USDT Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 7.4364 | 7.23 | 7.3676 | +3.02% |
| Week | 7.8862 | 7.1237 | 7.5147 | −4.54% |
| Month | 8.6112 | 6.0831 | 7.5067 | +19.31% |
| Quarter | 8.6112 | 6.0831 | 7.0774 | +2.39% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ETC → USDT Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 7.3883 USDT Optimism | +2.67% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 7.1959 USDT Optimism | −4.89% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 7.5655 USDT Optimism | +1.72% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 7.4378 USDT Optimism | −2.27% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 7.6108 USDT Optimism | −0.18% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 7.6247 USDT Optimism | +0.64% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 7.5765 USDT Optimism | −5.49% |
The numbers on ETC and USDT
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.40
- 24 hours
- +3.02%
- Week
- −4.8%
- Market cap
- $1.17 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $49.88 M
- Rank by cap
- #70
- In circulation
- 158.2 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999239
- 24 hours
- 0%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $183.3 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $54.05 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 22:24.
Ethereum Classic against Tether
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ETC | USDT |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Etchash) | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 158.2 M ETC | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $1.17 B | $183.3 B |
| Rank by cap | #70 | #3 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Built by | — | Tether Limited |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of ETC and USDT over 90 days line up at -0.04 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ETC → USDT Optimism
What rate does ETC to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 18, 2026 00:53 it is 1 ETC = 7.482 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $7.48.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ETC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ETC to USDT Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Ethereum Classic confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDT cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDT SOL, USDT Polygon, USDT Arbitrum, USDT TON, USDT BEP20, USDT AVAX C, USDT Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ETC to USDT Optimism rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 19.31%. Low 6.0831, high 8.6112, middle 7.5067 USDT Optimism per ETC.
Can I go back, USDT Optimism to ETC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.134729 ETC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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